OK, I admit it, I like bad jokes – “groaners” if you will. Here’s one:
Herb: Doctor, my hair is falling out! Can you give me something for it?
Doctor: Here, take this box.
Or how about this one?
A crab walks into a restaurant. Upon seeing him, the chef tells him he’ll have to leave, because “We don’t [...]
Archive for August, 2008
Bad Jokes
Posted in humor on August 31, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
“Thankful”
Posted in Gospel, gratitude, music, theology, worship music on August 29, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
One of my favorite songs is “Thankful” by Derek Webb and performed by Caedmon’s Call. It beautifully portrays the biblical doctrines of man’s sin and God’s grace. Here are the lyrics:
You know I ran across an old box of letters while I was baggin up some clothes for Goodwill. But you know I had to [...]
Palin family values
Posted in Miscellaneous, politics on August 29, 2008 | 3 Comments »
In a somewhat surprising move, John McCain announced this morning that Sarah Palin, Governor of Alaska, will be his Vice-Presidential running mate. Andy Naselli, at Between Two Worlds, posted an interesting article on the Palin family, centering on their recently-born son, Trig (the content comes from Al Mohler). It’s worth a look.
Random Thoughts
Posted in Random Thoughts, my life on August 27, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Cows face north when they’re in the field. Here’s the article that explains why. I don’t know what this piece of information means in the grand sweep of things – that’s why it’s in the “random thoughts” category.
I do use satellite dishes to navigate when I’m driving, though, because they always face south. Maybe I [...]
“There is an Appointed Time for Everything”
Posted in Christian life, Sermons, faith in life on August 26, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Ecclesiastes 3:1 says, “There is an appointed time for everything. And there is a time for every event under heaven.”
In Ephesians 4:15, the apostle Paul tells us to “speak the truth in love.” What does that mean? Three things, in my opinion.
First, using the inspired wisdom of Ecclesiastes as a guide, there is a time [...]
Getting Started
Posted in Ministry, Sermons, my life, teaching on August 24, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Today was my first official Sunday as pastor of Immanuel! To say I was excited and nervous would be an understatement. Everything went well and praise God for His tremendous provision!
I can’t explain how good it feels to be “back in the saddle” so to speak. The congregation was warm, inviting, and gave us a [...]
Real-Life Responsibility
Posted in Miscellaneous on August 22, 2008 | 1 Comment »
Charles Colson has a poignant commentary on today’s Breakpoint called “Real-Life Responsibility.” It’s worth a listen or read, whichever you prefer. You can do either here.
A member of Joe Gibbs Racing (part of the NASCAR circuit) was caught cheating. There are all kinds of ways you can cheat in NASCAR, of which I know virtually nothing, but [...]
“Somebody, Somewhere, Love Me”
Posted in Atheists, Gospel, Jesus Christ, evangelism, love of God on August 19, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
“Somebody, somewhere, love me.”
Those were the words of Madalyn Murray O’Hair – the most well-known atheist in the United States a generation ago. They were written at least six times in her two-thousand page diary.
Obviously, her commitment to atheism didn’t provide her with the love she needed. Neither did money, success, fame, or being a [...]
Thunder and Lightning
Posted in Miscellaneous, my life on August 18, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
God displayed His awesome power during Family Camp this last weekend with our (now) former church. It was amazing!
He did it through unusual thunder and lightning storms on both Saturday and Sunday nights – unusual for this time of year. He also did it through His Word, times of worship, two baptisms, and all of [...]
